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Rajesh Bhadra
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 # Posted: 17 Sep 2007 01:30 - Edited by: rsbhadra


I have been a couch potato almost all my life but never too overweight. That is, until I crossed 30 and gained about 50 lbs. in last seven years without noticing it.

We went on a trip to Canada a month ago and there is a particular photograph of me in profile where I am sporting a HUGE tummy. Ugh! The scales showed my 5'6'' tiny frame was carrying around 182lbs.

I have already lost 15 lbs. in last 30 days and working towards running a 5K as soon as possible, with the long-term goal of running a marathon. Now I am gaining couple of pounds but am confident it is muscle since I exercise daily, have stopped all breads and sugars and control my diet very carefully, with lots of fruits and veggies.

Can already see the difference. My son will turn 4 next month and he is my main inspiration to keep going. I have been teaching him to play soccer, basketball and just romping around.

Life is great.

Looking forward to motivation from the terrific people here.

Rgds,
R.
Toshiedar Ling
traineo Regular
Posts: 28
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 # Posted: 17 Sep 2007 07:27


Your in an excelent place. Congrats on seeing the fruits of your labor, your doing well!!

Just remember to nourish the body with rest as well as work.
Take care!
Amy S
Fitness Guru
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 # Posted: 17 Sep 2007 14:24


It is great to see you have both short term and long term goals, I think this is important. You are setting a great example for your son by making fun activities a part of your life. Keep us posted on your progress, Rajesh.
Eddie Martinez
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 # Posted: 18 Sep 2007 18:14


Congrats on your weight loss.

I've lost 30 lbs in the past 2.5-3 months, myself.

My first goal was to lose 20 lbs by the end of summer. I've exceeded that. I wanted to look decent for our company beach trip. (I felt like a slob last year. I showed up this year 40 lbs lighter.) I feel I exceeded that, as well.

My next goal is to reach my goal weight by 2/23 (my birthday).

So, yeah, it is important to set short and long term goals.

My first goal is to lose the weight. My next goal is to cut up and become a healthier, better version of me.

Congrats and keep up the good work!
Rajesh Bhadra
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 # Posted: 19 Sep 2007 05:07


Thanks everyone for the encouragement. A very positive board indeed.
Mikaela K
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 # Posted: 20 Sep 2007 23:55


Wow congrats.

I lost around 15 pounds over the last 4 or 5 months....easier to stick too if it's not a strict diet.
Jessipoo .
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 # Posted: 21 Sep 2007 05:32


what motivates me is knowing I was able to lose 3-4lbs in a month, then gain 7lbs in a month, and then lose 7lbs in 6 weeks. So I know I can do it if I work hard.

And since I'm really into it now, what motivates me is to keep making those small changes each and every single day to get to my goal, ultimately in a month or a month and a half. Having some of my clothes looser is definitely motivation, and passing by the mirror and seeing my tummy a bit smaller every couple of weeks is definitely motivating me!

And this site and support I've got here is the biggest help for me because I can't get it anywhere else.
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 21 Sep 2007 16:35


You hit the nail on the head when you spoke of your son. You have to find a reason, and it is always better when the reason is bigger than yourself, because that is when you finally realise how important you are as an individual. Sounds crazy but it is true.

Think of the benefits that the things you love will experience when you are on top of your game, then realise the power of influence you have in this world, then fall in love with how powerful you are as an individual.

If you could provide that world to the ones/ things that you love, then you should.

'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, it is that we are powerful beyond measure'

Marianne Williamson

Never a truer word spoken
Ian Sawlor
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Posts: 63
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 # Posted: 25 Sep 2007 19:58


I have 2 motivations and in no particular order they are:

first, I've been getting serious about my music playing and I feel that I need more energy/lung capacity if I were to make the transition to professional musician. Also, as far as I know there has never been a fat rock star.

second, "you're too nice" is really a code phrase for "your body is too unattractive for me to be intimate with you"
Susan C
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 # Posted: 25 Sep 2007 20:01


Great to hear that you're motivated to live a healthy lifestyle... it's definitely a good choice. I've also started to do the same thing... and my first goal was to run a 5k, and after I did it, it felt really good knowing I reached my goal.

Sue
My Blog: WorkinOnMyFitness.com - Living Healthy & Fit
Jeff West
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 # Posted: 26 Sep 2007 03:36


Hey Rajesh,

I remember that first photo of myself with a belly - it's a shocker, isn't it?

I've noticed a number of Traineo members who have kids. I think it's great when parents make positive changes for themselves in the eyes of their children. What a great thing to teach kids in our junk-food, couch-potato society.

You seem to have a great attitude Rajesh, keep up the good work!!
Rajesh Bhadra
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 # Posted: 26 Sep 2007 12:52


Hello all,

I have a much smaller potbelly now(waist gone down from 36 to 30) but it exists. Target is to lose 12 lbs by end of October before my son's(henceforth DS for dear son) 4th b'day.

DS has joined in the effort with me. I was reading a night-time story to him when he suddenly decided to quiz me on my reasons for going to the gym. Once I was done, he tried to be helpful by trying to push my belly in I had to tuck it in and hold my breath long enough to make him happy.

Onwards!

- R.
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